Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Kent County, Kent County

July 3, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Kent County, United States including Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, White Pine Trail State Park, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Deer Tracks Junction, Rockford Dam Overlook, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Locked 460 Escape Rooms, The Ruse, Leonardo da Vinci's Horse, Gerald R. Ford Museum.
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1. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-5804 +1 616-957-1580 http://www.meijergardens.org
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
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5.0 based on 2,947 reviews

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

View modern sculpture in a stunning garden setting at this combination botanical garden and sculpture park, which features exotic plants, desert and Victorian gardens, wetlands, meadows, and sculptures by famous artists throughout.

Reviewed By Relax778849

Our son’s family lives in Grand Rapids, so we often visit Meier Gardens. It’s enjoyable whether we visit during Christmas to see decorated trees from other countries, summer to walk the garden paths and visit the children’s garden where the grandkids can run and climb, or during the butterfly exhibit in the spring. The special exhibits are interesting as well.

2. White Pine Trail State Park

Rockford, MI http://trailsmichigan.com
Excellent
83%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 72 reviews

White Pine Trail State Park

Reviewed By beckyvanstensel - Rockford, United States

White Pine Trail is well maintained and well marked. It's the perfect place for a beautiful, scenic run. The trail passes through the city of Rockford, so you could stop for a look at the Dam or a bite to eat.

3. Cathedral of Saint Andrew

301 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4515 +1 616-456-1454 http://cathedralofsaintandrew.org/
Excellent
83%
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Cathedral of Saint Andrew

4. Deer Tracks Junction

7850 14 Mile Road, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 +1 616-863-3337 http://www.deertracksjunction.com
Excellent
91%
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Deer Tracks Junction

Tons of crazy fun with Hands-on Farm, Wildlife Safari Tours, HUGE play areas, and HOMEMADE Ice Cream! See Website for more details!

Reviewed By 686laurier

Fun all year around!! Spring thru Summer they have baby farm animals that you can feed. You can walk around and pet them they are so cute. They have a safari ride that takes you to the back part of land to feed and see an assortment of animals. Fall thru first of the year they decorate it as Dr Seuss and Grinch!! Everyone is in costumes and it is just beautiful. Kids love it and Adults do too!! Very festive!!

5. Rockford Dam Overlook

East Bridge Street NE, Rockford, MI 49341 +1 616-866-1537 http://rockford.mi.us/community/about-town/parks-and-trails/#_=_
Excellent
76%
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Rockford Dam Overlook

Reviewed By Ronmsparks - Coopersville, United States

On the SW side of downtown Rockford, this park and waterfront development is just beautiful. Of course we were there at the best time of year to enjoy all the flowers and folliage on both sides of the cascading Rogue River. There are plenty of benches where you can sit and just enjoy the soothing water sounds, watch the river come over the dam and people-watch. It's really worth taking a few minutes out of the shopping circuit in downtown Rockford to relax and enjoy this beauty...any time of year.

6. Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

30 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3101 +1 616-222-6650 http://www.grct.org
Excellent
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

7. Locked 460 Escape Rooms

2035 28th St SE Next to Buffalo Wild Wings, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1594 +1 616-228-7600 [email protected] http://www.locked460.com
Excellent
95%
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5.0 based on 442 reviews

Locked 460 Escape Rooms

Locked 460 offers fun for friends, family, corporate team building, or a fun date night idea. An adventure game in which groups of players are locked for sixty minutes in a themed room and use elements within to solve a series of puzzles attempting to escape. Our three differently themed rooms include an Old West Saloon (circa 1883), a Criminal's Hideout (circa 1983), and a Cold War era auto garage.

Reviewed By noelbL6470BQ

We did Apartment 460, family of 4. Really enjoyed our experience, Game Master Lucy was very helpful, patient and attentive to us!! Whole family enjoyed this experience. Will come again!!

8. The Ruse

25 Division Ave S Suite 125, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4229 +1 616-214-7799 [email protected] http://www.the-ruse.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 75 reviews

The Ruse

The Ruse offers a new form of high-energy active entertainment. Our goal is to engage our guests in interactive fun by building aesthetically immersive worlds that tell a story. The premise is this: Your team will race against the clock (60 minutes) to "escape" the room by solving engaging puzzles and challenges that promote creative thinking, teamwork, and communication.

Reviewed By tnbuckeye66 - Tennessee, United States

What a blast!!! Would recommend The Trophy Room to all those who love adventures, puzzles and team activities!!

9. Leonardo da Vinci's Horse

Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 +1 616-957-1580 http://www.meijergardens.org
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 395 reviews

Leonardo da Vinci's Horse

The Renaissance man’s plans to sculpt a 24-foot bronze horse were never realized until an American sculptor created two models based on da Vinci’s drawings, one of which graces the Frederik Meijer Gardens.

Reviewed By ronaldw8200 - Grand Rapids, United States

The horse is so impressive, then you read the history, the care the accurracy, in a setting that allows memories without distractions. A must see among the many things to do at Fred Meijer Gardens.

10. Gerald R. Ford Museum

303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-5353 +1 616-254-0400 [email protected] http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov
Excellent
67%
Good
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4.5 based on 1,091 reviews

Gerald R. Ford Museum

Explore the life and times of Gerald R. Ford, Michigan's only President. Here documents, artifacts, photographs, and videos combine to tell the dramatic story of the Ford Presidency in the mid-1970s. Museum galleries depict Gerald Ford's rise from a humble youth to Eagle Scout, star football player, World War II naval officer, and U.S. congressman, and the unique way by which he became Vice President and President. Meet the issues of the day - the energy crisis, the Nixon pardon, Vietnamese refugees, and learn about the Bicentennial. Your visit will include a stop in the life-sized Oval Office and Cabinet Room. See for yourself how President Ford shaped our world.

Reviewed By travelingtips - North Carolina, United States

When in Grand Rapids for a conference, I met up with family who live in Michigan and we went to the Gerald Ford Museum. The museum is laid out very nicely - a walk through his early years, leading up to his presidency and death - with photos, videos and many artifacts. I especially enjoyed the special photography collection, seeing what his Oval Office in the White House looked like and the beautiful outdoor space (including President and Mrs Fords hillside graves). I learned a lot about Gerald Ford and his life. My only regret is that my husband (the history buff) wasn't with me to see it all. I hope to be able to come back again with him.

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